Alice Springs to Perth, Western Australia, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Alice Springs from Perth, Western Australia, Australia?

The distance from Alice Springs to Perth, Western Australia, Australia is 1237.6 miles (1991.7 km) as the crow flies. Perth, Western Australia, Australia is located WSW of Alice Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1917.8 miles, taking about 39h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Both are located in Australia — Alice Springs in Northern Territory and Perth, Western Australia, Australia in Western Australia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alice Springs and Perth, Western Australia, Australia. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.